Atty. James Dixon Esseks

Atty. James Dixon Esseks

James Dixon Esseks is a lawyer practicing employment and labor law, general litigation. James received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1987, and has been licensed for 34 years.

New York New York 34 yrs experience 34 year
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About James Dixon Esseks at a glance

James Dixon Esseks is an American Civil Liberties Union Foundation based in New York, New York. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on employment and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1992), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1992), New York (1994), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1994). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1991) and Yale University (B.A., 1987). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Dixon Esseks is a lawyer practicing employment and labor law, general litigation
  • James received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1987, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • James practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James Dixon Esseks's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Dixon Esseks handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is James Dixon Esseks's law office located?
James Dixon Esseks's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Dixon Esseks handle?
James Dixon Esseks focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James Dixon Esseks practiced law?
James Dixon Esseks has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did James Dixon Esseks go to law school?
James Dixon Esseks earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1987).
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1991
B.A.
Yale University
- 1987

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1992
New York
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1994
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1997

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